Long-term biochar use reshapes soil carbon storage through microbial pathways
An 11-year study shows biochar from crop residues can significantly increase soil carbon storage, though its impact varies with soil type and land use. Repeated applications not only boost total carbon but also change how carbon is stabilized by influencing soil microbial processes. The findings highlight soil’s key role in climate mitigation and show biochar’s effectiveness depends on environmental and management conditions.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1120521
Google Inks Waste-to-Carbon Deal to Remove 200K Tons of CO₂ With AI and Biochar
Google has entered into a major agreement to purchase carbon removal credits, aiming to eliminate 200,000 metric tons of CO₂e by 2030. The project, associated with AMP Robotics, uses artificial intelligence to sort municipal waste and divert organic material before it reaches landfills, converting it into biochar- a stable substance capable of storing carbon for centuries. This initiative highlights a growing shift among large corporations toward investing in scalable, long-term carbon removal solutions instead of relying solely on traditional carbon offsets.